Top 5 TED Talks for Educators 2024

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I LOVE TED Talks. About six years ago, I posted my list of favorites for teachers on my blog, and it has been shared thousands of times. I decided it was time to update things, as the educational landscape has changed so much since then. Guess what? Even with all the changes, three of my Top 5 have withheld the test of time.
Get ready to be inspired and invigorated!

Top 5 TED Talks for Teachers 2024 updated:

1. Rita Pierson - "Every Kid Needs a Champion"
   • A heartfelt reminder of the importance of building positive relationships with students. This TED Talk inspired one of the most beloved prompts in my Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers Journal.
   • Best Quote: "Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them."
2. Sal Khan - "How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education"
   • Explore the potential of AI to revolutionize education with personalized tutoring and teaching assistants.
   • Quote: "AI could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen."
   • With all the negativity surrounding ChatGPT and school, this talk will leave you excited and inspired with the possibilities to provide every student with a personal tutor, and every teacher with a turbo-charged assistant.
3. Sir Ken Robinson - "Do Schools Kill Creativity?"
   • A compelling case for nurturing creativity within the education system.
   • Why it's still relevant today and a must-watch for every educator.
4. Tyler DeWitt - "Hey Science Teachers, Make It Fun"
   • A call to make learning engaging and accessible through stories and demonstrations.
   • Reflects on the impact of deconstructing jargon and fostering a love for science.
5. William Kamkwamba - "How I Harnessed the Wind"
   • An inspiring story of determination and ingenuity from a young mind in Africa.
   • Encourages teacher

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